After realizing your closets are packed and you can't find a thing to wear, you may be interested in do it yourself closets. Coming up with a way to build and organize the best possible closet for your home is inexpensive and simple. If you're unfamiliar with playing handyman though, building and organizing a closet might seem like an impossible task. The good news is that building closets are a great, simple project for beginners. It usually doesn't take a lot of work to add a good closet to your home, and it shouldn't cost that much, unless you're looking for the ultimate in luxury. If you want organization and places to put your clothing for easy access, there are a few suggestions for do-it-yourself closets that will make the whole process a lot smoother.

Plan Your ClosetThe first thing you should do when taking on any home improvement project or any construction task is to make a plan of what you intend to do. You can draw up your closet plan on anything you want, from a napkin to a piece of graph paper. This will help prevent costly mistakes in production that you will inevitably make if you aren't exactly sure what you're doing.

Use your existing closets as a rough guide to making a plan. Think about what you like about the closets you already have and think about what you don't like as well. The key to making do it yourself closets is that you integrate what you want (or what your significant other wants) into the planning process.

Are your existing closets too deep or not deep enough? Are they too wide or too narrow? Ask yourself questions and take measurements of the required dimensions. Make sure to double check your measurements, too. Plan your new closet's design according to the measurements and space that you have. While you might wish for more space, pretending you have two inches extra width when you don't will only bring headaches later on.

Design your closet so that you have no tough-to-reach corners and that the door is the right size. Watch out for access problems that can cause issues when trying to reach your favorite shirt tucked in the back of the closet. You should be finished making your plan in about 30 minutes or so, or at least have a good idea of what you want, as well as some measurements to work with.

Building the WallsAlways measure the height of the walls. If you intend to build walls that will reach from the floor to the ceiling, you'll need ceiling joists. Ceiling joists are the series of parallel framing parts in your home's ceiling that are used to support pressure or loads put on your ceiling.

Other beams support joists. When building your closet's walls, you'll need to keep your joists in mind. If you intend to build your walls to reach from the floor to the ceiling, you won't be able to simply build the walls on the ground and raise them into place. Obviously, they won't fit into place and will scrape and pinch when they get too close to the ceiling. Instead, you'll need to remove the ceiling plaster or dry wall. Consult a proper building guide for more information on how to do this. After you accomplish this process, you'll be able to hoist your walls up properly and tuck the top of the wall in between two ceiling joists. Once the wall is straight up and down, you can slide it into your desired position according to your accurate closet plan.

Of course, you may also have to build walls in place, piece by piece. Make sure that you fasten your walls correctly to the wall stud or else your corners will be wobbly and will wiggle each time someone uses the closet. Using the wall studs that you can get at any hardware store, make sure that the crowns (a ridge or hump in the stud) are all facing the same way. This will prevent your corners and walls from moving and will hold the walls in place.

Installing the DoorAfter you have fixed your walls in place and have everything looking how you want it, start working on installing the door.

Putting the door up requires a few precautions to avoid unnecessary stress. Make sure that the opening you have left for the door in the closet is square and consistent. The opening cannot be twisted in any way or off-angle. If your door opening is off, you will experience great difficulty in trying to install your beautiful closet door. Remember, the most important part of do it yourself closets is having an accurate plan. There are several options when it comes to closet doors. The traditional door type is the swinging closet door. These doors hang on two hinges and are relatively easy to install. They can swing inward or outward, depending on your design preference. Sliding closet doors are also popular for do-it-yourself closets, as they don't crowd the closet plan and there is no need to allow room for “swing space” as with the swinging doors.

Regardless of the door you choose, installing them is usually just a matter of hanging them on the hinges or on the track. Apply any paint or finish to the doors before you hang them, though. A simple set of mounting screws is usually enough to keep your closet door in place, especially if your original plans contain accurate measurements.

Shelving OptionsNext, you will move on to putting your shelves up. You can install your shelves either before you install the door or after, depending on the size of your closet.

There are a number of different shelving designs you can use for your closet, and some closets don't have shelves at all.

You can install a number of shelving options, from the wire racks to the shelving with doors. Wire racks are likely the easiest to install, as a simple set of screws are all it takes to hang them up. Clothes are then hung on the racks. You can also install a set of doors, like a dresser set, inside your closet if there is room.

Congratulate YourselfYou now should have a general idea on how to install and build do it yourself closets. Always consult user's manuals when installing any additional equipment and get professional help with any part of your plan if you are unsure. Do it yourself closets are relatively simple and require very little by way of construction tools and time (many closets can be completed in as little as two days). With patience and a good plan, you will be on your way to building your own closet successfully and quickly!

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